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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-24
GEORGETOWN.
Court Matters---Personal and Local
News from Williamson County.
Special Telegram to the Statesman,

NeWS lTOIH w IIIIaIIISOH OOuHUy'
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
GpopcErowN FebruarV u The comfy ,ourt
convenad to dav With a LARGO criminal and civil
docketNnspba9s more hnsiness than the disi
trict Conrt JndSe w NJ Kew presidinG Some
tan cssea hava heen disnosed III on crimineI docet
on pleas of guilty, ,Fhe civil docket will he
tal,an nm next week Visiting att0rnevs ara Hon
,Iohn N Iyle' of Round Rock ] W, Psrker, ESQ
q, w, We6her ESQ. and W. r. Casey ESQ, of Tar,
ior. Texas.
The Grace Episcopal church gave very excel.
lent matinee concert Saturday evening, Among
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would say to the merchant ',juet give ma the bal
ance in tobacco and snuf, and % hone without
any ready money To do trading along in the sum
lnei, 1ut tAls yeaI, he says, was al exception the
farmers, as rule, buying just what they actually
needed in the way of groceries, and took the bal
-ance OF tae money home with them, and are there
fore enabled to pay cash for whatever other goods
they need. need. He says it is true tnat they buy
what they need, but by paying the
cash they are enabled to buy cheaper and at
the same time make business better in all branches
of trade. This is indeed a good move by our
farmers and as soon as it is adopted by all the
farmers in Texas, just that soon will the summer
season have no horrors for them or the merchants
who supply them with goods.
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HEADACHE.
SICK HEADACHE.
Dear Bro. MEEK,


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There is another implement of war, which is now
being experimental with, which may
prove moe destructive than even the heavy
rifed guns: that is the rihed mortar. Imagine
twenty or thirty mortar boats lying under Couey
Island, and devastating the city and country for
miles around. You see, after ALL the main defense
for our coasts and harbors is the heavy iron clad
monitor with the most powerful guns that can
can move from poikt to pont-like the turtle carry
its detenses on its back
Boston, the admiral considers is ten times worse
of than New York, and he does not suppose there
Is Bostonian at this moment wuo realizes that
single iron-clad lay before the city at distance of
five miles can knock the state house about the
ears of the inhabitants The only remedy for all
this is fleet of iron.clads
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GALVESTON.

Appearance of Edwin Booth in "Riche-
lieu'--A Fashionable Audience.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
GALVESTON, February 2I.-A very fashionable
audience greeted the eminent tragedian, Edwin
presentation of Bulwer's tragedy, "Richelieu. ="
This was Booths fret appearance in Texas after
an absence of five years, and his entree was the
signal for storm of app ause. His support was
excellent, particularly Mr. John Malone as Adrian
DeMauprat and Chas. Hanford, as Count Baradas,
Miss Emma Vaders, as Julie de Mortimer the
cardinals niece. made her debut before Texas
audience Booths "kichelieu" has often been COM
pared as second only to Barrett's personation of
the cunning cardinal, and his rendition of the lines
tonight, especially in the first three acts, justified
the above comparison In the latter act, however,
tie distinguished tragedian acquitted himself to
the complete satisfaction of his critical audience.
Tomorrow night "Hamlet' will be presented.
Booth travels in a special drawing room and din
ing car the "David Garrick," and occupies the
same during his stay in the city
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SPIES AND SCHWAB,
to Prove Case of Mistaken
Identify,

CHICAGO, February 22.-The Times says impor
tant new evidence In the anarchists cases has been
discovered and afldavits have been made which go
to show that the two men, whom Thompson and
Gilmer saw In the alley prior to and Simultaneous
with the explosion of the fatal bomb, and who were
supposed to be Spies and Schwab, were In reality
Carl and Otto Anderee. Carl has been arrested at
Dresden, Saxony. Carl and Otto we're brothers, or
cousins, and admitted they were at Haymarket,
and at the mouth of the alley when the bomb was
bitterly denounced the police to their comrades at
Pullman, where they worked, and said they were
ready to do anything to get at them.
Emanuel Erstman, who worked in the same shop
with Otto and Carl, says they closely resembled
Spies and Schwab, and could by the light of a
street lamp be easily taken for them. After the
Haymarket riot Erstman said Carl frequently said
he had seen the bomb thrown and knew who threw
il, but when the trial came on Carl had fled, and
Otto disappeared about the same time.
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ADMIRAL PORTER.
A DISTINGUISHED Naval Commodore's
Opinion of Coast Defenses


ana IrOnClaQS.
WASHINGTON, February u Admiral Porter has
writtea to Congressman Lawler on the Importance
of protecting the approaches to Boston, New York
and other cities with heavily armed monitors,
carving the heaviest guns. He says that torpe
does cannot be relied upon; that during the
Russo. Turkish war-which is the only one, except
our civil war we know of where torpedOes have
been extensively used-with the hundreds of
Whitehead torpedOes employed by the Russians
against the Turkish navy, one Turkish ship of
inferior quality was destroyed. During our civil
war. when the COnfederates had their rivers,
harbors and bays obstructed by torpedoes the
limited States lost but twenty-five vessels in spite
of the great energy and daring of the Confederaes,
and the admiral says:
81 am quite Satisfied that they we're as we'll pre-
pared in those days for the defense of their chan
nels as we are to-day. and much better provided
with torpedo boats.
Further on Admiral Porter says:
~ do not think it any violation of confidence in
me TO say that The German government, in par
ticular, has at this moment complete plans of all
our ports and every particular in relation to the
principal harbors of the United States.
The admiral further says:
"I don't suppose it ever struck anybody that 1t
Would ever be necessary to locate the heaviest guns
on Coney island to prevent fleet from anchoring
at that point and firing into the city of New York.
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LoUIsIANA's GOVERNOR.
What he Thinks of the kirkpatrick
Homicide Case.

NEW ORLEANS, February 22.-Since the staying
of John G. Kirkpatrick, in this city, about three
months ago, by DR.. 7. s. Ford, of Shreveport, for
alleged seduction of his (Fords wife, and the SEN
tence of Ford to fifteen years imprisonment, Pc
titions have been numerously signed asking that
Ford be pardoned To one petition the signatures
of number of ladies' are attached. Upon Its re-
ceipt Governor McEnery addressed reply to the
ladies', to which he said:
~ assure you when the application reaches me
l will promptly grant the pardon. Had 1 the
power to do 80 he would have been pardoned De-
fore conviction. I have not, except In cases OF
this kind, given expression Ia advance In any mat
ter that may come before the pardoning board. IL
is the unwritten law Of the land. II is imperative
in its mandate that the destroyer OF female virtue
of home and domestic happiness. shall forfeit his
ifa
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A Bold Assertion

New York, February 81. The sun, in dispatch
from Trenton N j., regarding the struggle to elect
successor TO United States Senator Sewell, saya
the balance of power is said to be in the hands OF
two labor members, but this Is not so. The real
balance of power is held by a few corrupt men who
are ueing for all its worth, and feathering their
nests from both sides at once, and when the foun-
tains run dry, and these have at last TO settle
down on one side or the other, the contest will be
over In short order. There is no sign yet that tho
fountains have run dry on either side
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A Bloodless Duel.

New ORLEANS, February 2l.-Emile Rievara,
manager, and Andre l.. Roman, editor, of the
French evening paper, Trait DUnion, left yester-
day morning for Jefferson parish, where they met
ordinary dueling pistols. The distance was fft en-
PAGES. After exchanging two shots each, without
bloodshed, the seconds interposed and hostilities
ended 1t appears that there has been some misun-
derstanding regarding the management of the pa
per- and the duel was the result of this Disagree
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AUSTRALIA.
News from the South Sea.

SAN FRANCISCO, February 21.-Australian ad-
vices by the steamer Zeaandia state that sixty
lives were lost by recent floods at Brisbane, Queens
land. The damage to property was enormous,
bat cannot he estimated
An Auckland paper Of January 20 says that
private letter was received from Lomberly, which
contains an account of a terrible slaughter OF
blacks in that district. A miner stole O young
black and in retaliation the negros parents killed
the miner and wounded his two COMPANIONS The
band of forty blacks, all but one were shot down.
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Killed by the Cars.
.cial Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
TEXARKANA, February 21.-A workman going to
his work at the early morning found on the rail
road track in the of the Iron Mountain freight
depot. the body of man with his head severed
from his body. From letters found in his pocket
he was identified as Mike Reagan, of East Texar-
kama. Justice Flynn held an inquest, and the
verdict of the jury was that he
came to his death from being run
over by the cars. just how the accident occurred
is not known. but it is supposed the deceased was
under the influence of whisky, as he was seen
yesterday intoxicated. He was an industrious
man, but was given to occasional sprees. He was
about 25 years of age, and leaves wife and two
children
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Farmers Alliance.



WACO, February 22-Qnite number of the
members of the National Farmers Alliance assem-
bled in the district courtroom to day and are hold
ing secret session, which is in accordance with
their laws. The object of the session is the ap-
pointment of men who are to be instructed in the
work of organizing alliances in other states east OF
Texas and Louisiana. The officers preseat are
President c. ". Macon, of Milan county; Secre-
tary 4. B. Warren, of Waco, and Chairman of the
Secret Work W. B. Briggs, of Robertson county.
All the proceedings are secret, but the only work
to-day was the applicants for positions as organi-
zers These, when appointed, will be put in the
field at once, The reunion will not conclude until
tomorrow.
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The Diamond swindler.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
Ell PAso, Februnry 2i.-City Marshal Tom
White, Deputy Sheriff Carr, of San Francisco, and
the latters attorney, crossed the Rio Grande this
morning with requisition papers obtained of Dis
trict Judge Fulvey, to get possession OF
j. Beaumont, the alleged diamond
ewindler, of California. The Mexican
authorities seem to be very Indifferent to interng
tional laws and tue presence of American oficiail
Ia Paso del Norte 10 is alleged this afternoon
chat Beaumont has been sent 70 Chihuahua In
order TO prevent HIS extrsdiuon 10 the
the United States. a Mexican boosted to-day that
he had some of Beaumont's stolen jewelry, and
intended to keep it Sheriff Carr says the BIexl.
can oiiIcials are exceedingly upconcerued about
the mattBr.
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SCHOONER CAPsIzED.
A Vessel Lost in st. Johns River, ALI
Hands Drowned.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, February 2l.-Just before
dusk last evening a seventy fye-foot schooner sail
ing down St. Johns river, about six miles below
this city, was lifted out Of the water by whirl-
wind, turned partially round, and then capszed.
Her crew, 30 far as known, consisted OF five men.
and all we're lost. The accident was most peculiar.
three miles wide and the channel almost in the CEN
tire of the river which was dotted with many pleas
ure crafts and the accident witnessed by at least
fifty persons Efforts are being made TO recover
the bodies of the crew and to learn the name OF the
schooner, but, 30 far, have been unsuccessful. A
wrecking tug will attempt TO raise ner.
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member absent he being one of Camden's adhe.
rents. The vote lie: Ex-Gov. BoremAn (repubii.
CAM, 10; Camden 40; scattering, l2 Whitaker Is
still voting with the caucus democrats. There is
great deal of interest being manifested In the ball
lot which is to take place tomorrow, as 1t is be-
iieved the election will he made then Next Friday
II the day set apart by the law to adjourn. There
Il takes twothirds to do so, and Il is doubtful Il
tnat number can be gotten, as the members declare
themselves tired out.
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Situation at Cambridge.

BosroN, February 22.-The Militia is still held
under arms at Cambridge but not single police
man has yet been needed. 1t is feared, however,
that there will be trouble this evening as it ia a
holiday, and the lawless element, under the in.
fuence of too much liquor, may resort to violence
South Boston advises show that every thing h
quiet In that district. The snow storm that il
prevailing has the effect of keeping idlers from
congregating.
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Railway Building.
IGdII " UJ DNtIIOHIIIBs
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram TO the otatesman
FoRT WORTH, February 2l.-The Fort Worth
g. Rio Grande began laying track to-day on the
line to Cranberry, which is now graded thirty
eight miles. Twelve hundred tons of steel rails
are on the ground. The locomotives from the
Rome works, New York. were received by the
company to-day. The track will be laid to Gran
berry by April let.
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A Sensational Suit.
speclal Telegram 70 the stateemap.

Fort WORTH, February 2l.--J, b. Austin,
through his attorney, to-day hed suit In the dis
trict court against Richard Boaz for $4,000. Aus-
tin is a farmer who was q renter on Boaz' farm.
lie charges in his petition that Boaz, without his
consent, was criminally intimate with his wife,
Ida wherefore he prays the amount of damages
asked. The case promises very spicy develop
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Negro Stabbed.
Special TELEGRAM to ne Statesman.

WIrLis PorNr, February 2l.--Yesterday after
moon tive boys, named Haywood and Wills, be-
came involved 10 difficulty with q colored boy,
named Crittenden, and cut bin severely. Onacnf
Ia the side came near proving fatal. The row COM
menced by the boys shooting the negro's horse
with 'nigger shooter. The boys are we'll con-
nected. Both we're arrested.
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PRUSSIA.
TILE AusTRIAN posITIos.

PEsTH, February 22.-The. Pesther Lloyd says
Austria maintains her decision to regard the
occupation of Bulgaria by Russia as casus belli.
Austria will not oppose the Russian forces In
Bulgaria. but will choose points OF attack favor.
able for the operation.
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Ahandoned rhair striLa

NEW YORK, February s2.-The longshoremen at
Jersey City and Hoboken have formally abandoned
tneir strike and started out this morning individ
ually to get work wherever they could TIE coal
haulers at the same points have asked to be taken
back In body, which was refused They will
make individual applications for work,
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Safe Burglars.
an to the Statesman.

Special isie4ldm 10 Ine oVatesnah'
Tgrrgssos. February 22.-The following dis
mitch aas JUS, been received here from Farmers
yile. T8za5: Section Foreman Battle had seven
tesn hundred dollars In notes stolen last night.
some parties blew the safe open up Town. we
tyart = description of the men who boarded your
train there If Il is possible.
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AssiRnment,

New ORLEANS, February 22.--James A. Rem
shaw, a prominent member of the Cotton Ex-
change, made an assignment Of his property TO
his creditors. His assets stated at Sl62OO0 and
his liabilities at $4,000
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WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAsHNaroR, February e. Colonel Lamont
eaid to-day that the secretaryehip OF the treasury
has not, yet been offered to any one. oil reports
TO the contrary Notwithstanding, and that the pres
dent had not yet settled the matter In his mind.
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AUSTRIA.
MINISTER.

VIENNA, February 22.-Dr. E. Schmitt, Won.
tavern counsellor Of the Austria Hungarian en-
Washington in place of Baron Won Schaefer, who
has for some time been absent on leave of absence
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Special Telegram to the Statesman
BoNHAM, February 2l.-Carrie Penton, an IT,
mate of the bagno in the eastern part OF the towp,
took morphine Saturday night, and died from the
effects of the same this morning. The jury OF in
quest returned verdict that deceased came TO her
death by morphine administered by her own hands.
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Mo Election.

CHARLEsrox, w. Va, February 22.-The twenty
sixth ballot was taken In joint session OF the as
sembly to-day for senator. There was but one
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PEDESTRIANISM.
A Six Days Go-as-y you-please Walking
Match.

Match.
PHILADELPHIA, February 2l.-A six days "go-
as-you-p please" walking match for the Diamond
belt and the championship of the world opened at
Elite rink at 1916 yesterday in the presence of
about $500 people. There were forty starters,
among them being Antoine StrOkel, the winner of
the recent seventy-two hours race; George
Noremac, Frank Hart, Robert Vint, Peter Couch0t,
Chris Faber, James Alherts, c. ID. Graham Mag
ara Falls barrelman), Lawrence Donovan (bridge
iumper) and George Tilley. John Hughes who
was entered, did not start. Frank Hart, cOlored,
the first to score mile, the time being little
less than six minutes. Alberts came in immedi-
ately Behind him, and the others ell punched
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yothinu equals Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup for all
cssas of sore throat, coughs, colds, etc.
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Suicide at Bonham.

All pains are speedily dispatched by the use of
Salvation Oil. Price, IS cents bottle.
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BERLIN, February 22.-The results in 30 election
districts are now known The candidates elected
comprise 20 conservatives, IA imperiasts, 25 cen
ersts 81 national berals, socialists, l6 Alsatians
and Poles new election is necessary in thirty
six districts The national liberals will probably
elect ninety members All democrats have been
defeated in southern Germany. Herr Liebknecht
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OEDEn FOH HEARING FINAL


Van Butcn-ss. Probate court for said county.
AZ q session of the Probate court for said county,
held at the probate Office in the village % Paw Paw,
or Tuesday the 2Othda OF September, In the year Of
OR Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty
seven. Present, Orrn y. Hilton, Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate OF Leonard y. GOOdeil.
deceased.
T.. A.. Rood. administrator OF sale estate, comes
into court and represents that he l. now prepared
g. render his hual account such administrator
and files tic same.
Ihereup0n 10 H. ordered that Monday the 24th day
OF October next 90 ten O'Clock Ia the forenoon, be
assigned for examining and allowing such account,
and chat the heirs az law OF said deceased, ana All
ohe pcrsOus interested i'm said estate, are required
g. appear 40 scsaion Of said court then 10 De hol-
den 90 the probate Office la the village Of Pa4 Paw
in eaid county, and shcw cause, 81 any thefa be
why The said account should not be allowed.
And &c d further ordered, that said Gdminisf0r
give notice 10 the persons interostodn said estate Of
the tendency OF said account aud the hearing thereof
~ causing copy OF this order TO be published i'm
tne IrrE NODIHERNEH, a Newspaper printed aud
circulating in sad county Tor three successive
weeas, az least, previous 20 said day 81 hearing.
9tioilo9 pRluN n, HILTON, judge On Probate.
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DNnmAwE @HDER.-sta.e of NIichlsan

4 county OF Van Buren-ss.
AZ session OF the probate court For the county OF
Van Buren,, holden % the probate oce, IN the vil-
lace OF Paw Paw, on Wednesday the 3lst day of
August In the year one thousand eight hundred and
Clghty-seyou.
Present. Hon. Orriu y. Hilton, Judge OF Probate.
Iu the matter OF the estate of Burton l., Maggie.
Mary and Robert Opel, minors.
OH reading and filing the petition, duly verified, of
William a. Baker, guardian of said minors praying
for therein set forth that ne may be author
izei empowered and licensed 10 sell the real estate
or etld minors iu said potitioy described.
Ihgr1upOu 10 IS ordered, thai Monday, the 10Th day
Of October. So as tenn o'cOcl, in the forenoon be
assigned Cor che hearing OF said petition, and that al
per- 3us Interested in said estate required 90
appear a session o. said court, then 20 be holden
te probate Office, In the village of Paw Paw. and
show cause, IL any there be- Why the prayer OF the
petitioner should not be granted.
and t III further ordered. that said petitioner give
notice 90 the persons interested IA said estate, OF the
Tendency Uf said petition, and the hearing thereof,
D. OuEiur copy CT this urler TO bc published in
tho JTue Northerner. newspaper printed and cir
culatng in said county of Van Buren, for four sue
Ce.o weeks at least previous said day OF hearing.
gtiD}s ORlIN n. HILTON, Judge of Probate.